Pavement Markings

You must stop behind the stop line

Where do you stop if there is stop line at a crosswalk?

Two solid yellow lines mean that neither lane of traffic can cross the lines unless they are turning (if it is safe to do so). No passing is allowed.

Is passing allowed if there are double yellow center lines?

Yes. If the dashed yellow line is marked through an intersection, you may pass vehicles in the intersection.

Is passing allowed if there is a dashed yellow line in an intersection?

No. Passing is prohibited.

Is passing allowed in an intersection if there are no pavement markings?

No. Passing is not allowed.

Is passing allowed in intersection if there is both a solid yellow and dashed yellow center line?

Passing in a NO passing zone is legal if you are passing a bicycle or moped traveling in the same direction as you are at a speed that is slower than the reasonable speed of traffic if the pass can be made safely.

Passing in a NO passing zone is legal if....

What are ramp meters?

Ramp meters look almost like traffic signals you see at intersections, except they have only red and green lights. They allow only one or two vehicles to pass each time the green light comes on.

1. Do Not Tailgate 2. Do Not Make U-Turns on the Freeway 3. Do Not Drive in the Emergency Lane 4. Do Not Drive So Slowly That You Block Traffic 5. Do Not Use an Entrance Ramp to Exit the Freeway 6. Do Not Insist on the Right-of-Way 7. Do Not Pass Unless it is Safe 8. Do Not Drive in the Left Lane

What are 8 things you should never do on a freeway?

Yellow

What color lane dividers separate lanes of traffic going in the opposite direction?

White. Examples would be multi-lane and one-way streets.

What color lane dividers separate lanes of traffic going in the same direction?

The single broken line, as shown is a lane divider. It means that traffic going in both directions may pass, but only if it is safe to do so.

What does a single yellow broken line indicate?

It does not designate a lane. These markings show a painted island. DO NOT DRIVE OR STOP IN THIS AREA FOR ANY REASON.

What does a solid double yellow median pavement marking indicate?

When solid white lines separate lanes of traffic moving in the same direction, do not change lanes unless a special situation requires you to change lanes. You should not cross the line except to avoid a hazard or if you are turning within the next block.

What does a solid white line mean?

On roadways with more than one lane moving in one direction, traffic lanes are separated by broken white lines. Drive within these lines. Never straddle them. Cross over them only when it is safe to change lanes.

What does a white dashed line mean on roads with more than one lane moving in the same direction?

The dashed bike lane stripe indicates that drivers turning right can merge to the right and bicyclists turning left can merge to the left. See image.

What does it mean when a bike lane changes to a dashed white line at an intersection?

Dashed Bike Lane Stripe— indicates that motorists can merge into the right-turn lane (CAUTION: yield to bicyclists) and bicyclists can merge into the left-turn line. Note: enter the right turn lane at the dashed white line, as a bicyclist may be going straight and stop at the intersection.

What does it mean when the bicycle lane changes from a solid what line to a dashed white line and back to a solid again at an intersection that has a right turn lane?

Lane changes are prohibited in areas where this type of marking is present.

What does it mean when the center line is double white lines?

Two double yellow lines are used to indicate maximum restrictions. Passing is prohibited in both directions through the area marked by the two double yellow lines. 1. They can be used to form continuous median islands where there is a need for islands to separate vehicles traveling in opposite directions. 2. These median islands may mark the beginning or end of shared center turn lanes, which are reserved for making left turns ONLY. Shared center turn lanes are not to be used as travel lanes by motorists. 3. Two double yellow lines may be used to guide traffic where the pavement width changes to a lesser number of lanes.

What does it mean when the center of the road is marked by double yellow lines? What is the purpose they could be used for?

A solid white line with a bicycle insignia along the side of the road indicates the area is designated for bicycle traffic only. Bicycles must travel in the same direction as adjacent traffic.

What does it mean when there is a solid white line next to a bicycle icon along the side of the road?

Defensive driving involves looking out for possible crashes and mistakes other drivers may make. It is important to learn how to be aware of everything that happens around you.

What is defensive driving?

Solid white lines may be located along the side of the road to show where the edge of the road is located. At night or in bad weather, they help you stay on the road.

What is the purpose of solid white lines at the side or edge of the road indicate?

Center shared lanes are reserved for making left turns (or U-turns when they are permitted) from either direction of travel. Shared center lanes are marked on each side by a solid and yellow dashed lines. You may not travel in the shared turn lanes or interfere with another vehicle preparing to make a turn from the center turn lane.

What is the purpose of the center lane?

The area to the right of these lines is not meant for normal traffic use. You may use this area of your car has broken down.

What is the purpose of the white lines on the side of the road?

This center lane is reserved only for left-turning vehicles in either direction. This lane CAN NOT be used for passing other vehicles.

What pavement markings indicate that you can use the center lane to make left hand turns?

In both of the above situations, you may NEVER CROSS A SOLID YELLOW LINE to pass.

What type of line can never be crossed to pass another vehicle?

In the illustration, vehicles in the bottom lane may pass because there is a broken line in their lane. However, vehicles traveling in the top lane may not pass because the solid yellow line is in that lane.

What type of pavement marking indicates whether you CAN or CAN NOT pass another vehicle?

The only time a driver is permitted to cross a double yellow line is when turning left into a driveway or entrance to a business.

When is a driver permitted to cross a double yellow center line?

A solid yellow line with a dashed yellow line means that only vehicles in the lane with the dashed line (lower lane in this drawing) can cross the lines to pass other vehicles.

When is passing permitted when the center yellow line is both a dashed yellow and solid yellow line?

The dashed bike lane stripe indicates that drivers turning right can merge to the right and bicyclists turning left can merge to the left.

When the bicycle lane marking changes to a dashed line, what action can the bicyclist and a driver take when approaching an intersection and the driver needs to make a right turn or if the bicyclist needs to make a left?

Stop before entering the intersection, but close enough to see cross traffic

Where do you stop if there are no pavement markings at the intersection?

you must stop behind the crosswalk line that is nearest to you.

Where do you stop if there is a crosswalk without a stop line?

The only requirement is to stop behind the line

Where do you stop if there is only a stop line?